Life Care Diagnostic Laborator

PART 1: THE EXTENT OF USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGY IN THE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

2. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)

3. Telemedicine (receive consultations, diagnoses, and treatment at home)

4. Wearable Medical Devices (smart watches and fitness trackers)

5. 3D Printing (creating customized prosthetics, implants, surgical tools, etc.)

6. Robotics and Automation (automated systems are used in doing various medical procedures)

7. Remote Patient Monitoring

8. Internet of Medical Things

9. 5G-Enabled Devices

10. Nanotechnology
 4 3 2 1
TOTAL:

2.00 17 9 2

( HIGH EXTENT)

PART 2: PREPAREDNESS LEVEL OF THE RESPONDENTS IN THE USE OF NEW

TECHNOLOGY

1. Planning (provides technology vision where healthcare facility should position itself)

2. Acquisition (incorporation of new technology to healthcare service)

3. Delivery and Incoming Inspection (ensures an incoming inspection on equipment including

verification of accessories, manuals, and electrical safety)

4. Inventory and Documentation (provides information to support medical equipment management in

different stages)
 5. Installation and Commissioning (compatibility with standard policies for medical equipment
installation)

6. User Training (ensure an appropriate skill level that is required for equipment operation)

7. Monitoring of Performance (provide a learning opportunity for the in0house technical personnel)

8. Maintenance (providing an adequate level of service and limiting downtime of medical devices)

9. Replacement or Disposal (devices reach the point of cost-benefit ratio goes to the negative due to
decreased reliability, safety issues, compromised care, and increased operating costs)

4 3 2 1
TOTAL:

8 16 3 0

(HIGH EXTENT)
 PART 3: COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED BY THE
RESPONDENTS

1. Resistance to change (hesitant to change because they are comfortable with traditional methods)

2. Technical Complexity (technologies that require a steep learning curve can be difficult for those
not familiar with the technology)

3. Cost (not enough budget to invest in new technology)

4. Lack of Standardization (technologies that use different systems and protocols, making it difficult
for professionals to do multiple procedures)

5. Interoperability (technologies that are not compatible with each other results in difficulty of sharing
data between systems)

6. Training and Support (a must for healthcare professionals to have to effectively use new
technologies, which can be costly and uses resources)

7. Data Security and Privacy (concerns about the security and privacy of the patient’s data)

8. Harder to use for people of older generations

9. Cyber-Bullying and Cyber-Skyping made possible

10. Not always reliable

11. Makes communication less personal

12. Not always sure who you are communicating with

4 3 2 1
TOTAL:

6 16 12 2

( CHALLENGED )
 Laboratory (3 RESPONDENTS)
TECHNOLOGY
4 3 2 1

II I

III

III

I I I

I I I

al procedures) II I

III

II I

II I

II I
SE OF NEW 4 3 2 1

sition itself) I II

ce) I II

ment including
III

ent management in
II I
ical equipment
II I

ent operation) I I I

hnical personnel) I II

medical devices) I II

he negative due to
I I I
ating costs)
RED BY THE
4 3 2 1

ditional methods) I II

ifficult for those

II I

I I I

making it difficult
I I I

ifficulty of sharing
I II

use new
I II

nt’s data) I II

III

I II

III
III

III
 KORONADAL DIAGNOSTIC (
PART 1: THE EXTENT OF USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGY IN THE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

2. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)

3. Telemedicine (receive consultations, diagnoses, and treatment at home)

4. Wearable Medical Devices (smart watches and fitness trackers)

5. 3D Printing (creating customized prosthetics, implants, surgical tools, etc.)

6. Robotics and Automation (automated systems are used in doing various medical procedures)

7. Remote Patient Monitoring

8. Internet of Medical Things

9. 5G-Enabled Devices

10. Nanotechnology
 4 3 2 1
TOTAL:

41.00 6 3 0

PART 2: PREPAREDNESS LEVEL OF THE RESPONDENTS IN THE USE OF NEW

TECHNOLOGY

1. Planning (provides technology vision where healthcare facility should position itself)

2. Acquisition (incorporation of new technology to healthcare service)

3. Delivery and Incoming Inspection (ensures an incoming inspection on equipment including

verification of accessories, manuals, and electrical safety)

4. Inventory and Documentation (provides information to support medical equipment management in

different stages)
 5. Installation and Commissioning (compatibility with standard policies for medical equipment
installation)

6. User Training (ensure an appropriate skill level that is required for equipment operation)

7. Monitoring of Performance (provide a learning opportunity for the in0house technical personnel)

8. Maintenance (providing an adequate level of service and limiting downtime of medical devices)

9. Replacement or Disposal (devices reach the point of cost-benefit ratio goes to the negative due to
decreased reliability, safety issues, compromised care, and increased operating costs)

4 3 2 1
TOTAL:

33 12 0 0
 PART 3: COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED BY THE
RESPONDENTS

1. Resistance to change (hesitant to change because they are comfortable with traditional methods)

2. Technical Complexity (technologies that require a steep learning curve can be difficult for those
not familiar with the technology)

3. Cost (not enough budget to invest in new technology)

4. Lack of Standardization (technologies that use different systems and protocols, making it difficult
for professionals to do multiple procedures)

5. Interoperability (technologies that are not compatible with each other results in difficulty of sharing
data between systems)

6. Training and Support (a must for healthcare professionals to have to effectively use new
technologies, which can be costly and uses resources)

7. Data Security and Privacy (concerns about the security and privacy of the patient’s data)

8. Harder to use for people of older generations

9. Cyber-Bullying and Cyber-Skyping made possible

10. Not always reliable

11. Makes communication less personal

12. Not always sure who you are communicating with

4 3 2 1
TOTAL:

14 18 13 15
GNOSTIC (5 RESPONDENTS)
TECHNOLOGY
4 3 2 1

IIII I

IIII I

IIIII

IIIII

IIII I

al procedures) II II I

IIIII

IIII I

IIII I

IIII I
SE OF NEW 4 3 2 1

sition itself) IIII I

ce) IIIII

ment including
IIIII

ent management in
IIII I
ical equipment
III II

ent operation) II III

hnical personnel) III II

medical devices) IIIII

he negative due to
II III
ating costs)
RED BY THE
4 3 2 1

ditional methods) I I II I

ifficult for those

I III I

IIII I

making it difficult
IIII I

ifficulty of sharing
IIII I

use new
III II

nt’s data) IIIII

I III I

I IIII

IIIII
 IIIII

IIIII
 ALLAH VALLEY HOSPITAL (
PART 1: THE EXTENT OF USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGY IN THE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

2. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)

3. Telemedicine (receive consultations, diagnoses, and treatment at home)

4. Wearable Medical Devices (smart watches and fitness trackers)

5. 3D Printing (creating customized prosthetics, implants, surgical tools, etc.)

6. Robotics and Automation (automated systems are used in doing various medical procedures)

7. Remote Patient Monitoring

8. Internet of Medical Things

9. 5G-Enabled Devices

10. Nanotechnology
 4 3 2 1
TOTAL:

4.00 13 27 6

PART 2: PREPAREDNESS LEVEL OF THE RESPONDENTS IN THE USE OF NEW

TECHNOLOGY

1. Planning (provides technology vision where healthcare facility should position itself)

2. Acquisition (incorporation of new technology to healthcare service)

3. Delivery and Incoming Inspection (ensures an incoming inspection on equipment including

verification of accessories, manuals, and electrical safety)

4. Inventory and Documentation (provides information to support medical equipment management in

different stages)
 5. Installation and Commissioning (compatibility with standard policies for medical equipment
installation)

6. User Training (ensure an appropriate skill level that is required for equipment operation)

7. Monitoring of Performance (provide a learning opportunity for the in0house technical personnel)

8. Maintenance (providing an adequate level of service and limiting downtime of medical devices)

9. Replacement or Disposal (devices reach the point of cost-benefit ratio goes to the negative due to
decreased reliability, safety issues, compromised care, and increased operating costs)

4 3 2 1
TOTAL:

4 39 2 0
 PART 3: COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED BY THE
RESPONDENTS

1. Resistance to change (hesitant to change because they are comfortable with traditional methods)

2. Technical Complexity (technologies that require a steep learning curve can be difficult for those
not familiar with the technology)

3. Cost (not enough budget to invest in new technology)

4. Lack of Standardization (technologies that use different systems and protocols, making it difficult
for professionals to do multiple procedures)

5. Interoperability (technologies that are not compatible with each other results in difficulty of sharing
data between systems)

6. Training and Support (a must for healthcare professionals to have to effectively use new
technologies, which can be costly and uses resources)

7. Data Security and Privacy (concerns about the security and privacy of the patient’s data)

8. Harder to use for people of older generations

9. Cyber-Bullying and Cyber-Skyping made possible

10. Not always reliable

11. Makes communication less personal

12. Not always sure who you are communicating with

4 3 2 1
TOTAL:

7 39 9 5
OSPITAL (5 RESPONDENTS)
TECHNOLOGY
4 3 2 1

I III I

I III I

I I III

I I III

I III I

al procedures) III II

I IIII

I II II

I II II

II III
SE OF NEW 4 3 2 1

sition itself) I IIII

ce) IIII I

ment including
IIIII

ent management in
I IIII
ical equipment
IIII I

ent operation) I IIII

hnical personnel) I IIII

medical devices) IIIII

he negative due to
IIIII
ating costs)
RED BY THE
4 3 2 1

ditional methods) II III

ifficult for those

I IIII

I III I

making it difficult
IIII I

ifficulty of sharing
IIII I

use new
I IIII

nt’s data) I IIII

I III I

II II I

III I I
III II

II II I
 SOCOMEDICS (5 RESP
PART 1: THE EXTENT OF USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGY IN THE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

2. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)

3. Telemedicine (receive consultations, diagnoses, and treatment at home)

4. Wearable Medical Devices (smart watches and fitness trackers)

5. 3D Printing (creating customized prosthetics, implants, surgical tools, etc.)

6. Robotics and Automation (automated systems are used in doing various medical procedures)

7. Remote Patient Monitoring

8. Internet of Medical Things

9. 5G-Enabled Devices

10. Nanotechnology
 4 3 2 1
TOTAL:

14.00 16 7 13

PART 2: PREPAREDNESS LEVEL OF THE RESPONDENTS IN THE USE OF NEW

TECHNOLOGY

1. Planning (provides technology vision where healthcare facility should position itself)

2. Acquisition (incorporation of new technology to healthcare service)

3. Delivery and Incoming Inspection (ensures an incoming inspection on equipment including

verification of accessories, manuals, and electrical safety)

4. Inventory and Documentation (provides information to support medical equipment management in

different stages)
 5. Installation and Commissioning (compatibility with standard policies for medical equipment
installation)

6. User Training (ensure an appropriate skill level that is required for equipment operation)

7. Monitoring of Performance (provide a learning opportunity for the in0house technical personnel)

8. Maintenance (providing an adequate level of service and limiting downtime of medical devices)

9. Replacement or Disposal (devices reach the point of cost-benefit ratio goes to the negative due to
decreased reliability, safety issues, compromised care, and increased operating costs)

4 3 2 1
TOTAL:

17 19 6 3
 PART 3: COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED BY THE
RESPONDENTS

1. Resistance to change (hesitant to change because they are comfortable with traditional methods)

2. Technical Complexity (technologies that require a steep learning curve can be difficult for those
not familiar with the technology)

3. Cost (not enough budget to invest in new technology)

4. Lack of Standardization (technologies that use different systems and protocols, making it difficult
for professionals to do multiple procedures)

5. Interoperability (technologies that are not compatible with each other results in difficulty of sharing
data between systems)

6. Training and Support (a must for healthcare professionals to have to effectively use new
technologies, which can be costly and uses resources)

7. Data Security and Privacy (concerns about the security and privacy of the patient’s data)

8. Harder to use for people of older generations

9. Cyber-Bullying and Cyber-Skyping made possible

10. Not always reliable

11. Makes communication less personal

12. Not always sure who you are communicating with

4 3 2 1
TOTAL:

9 22 19 10
CS (5 RESPONDENTS)
TECHNOLOGY
4 3 2 1

I II II

IIII I

I II I I

III I I

I III I

al procedures) I II II

III II

II III

II I II

I I III
SE OF NEW 4 3 2 1

sition itself) I III I

ce) I III I

ment including
II II I

ent management in
III I I
ical equipment
I III I

ent operation) III I I

hnical personnel) III I I

medical devices) II II I

he negative due to
I III I
ating costs)
RED BY THE
4 3 2 1

ditional methods) I I I II

ifficult for those

I IIII

I III I

making it difficult
III II

ifficulty of sharing
I II I I

use new
I III I

nt’s data) I I II I

I I I II

I II II

I III I
I I III

II II I
 QUALITY HEALTHCARE (3
PART 1: THE EXTENT OF USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGY IN THE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

2. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)

3. Telemedicine (receive consultations, diagnoses, and treatment at home)

4. Wearable Medical Devices (smart watches and fitness trackers)

5. 3D Printing (creating customized prosthetics, implants, surgical tools, etc.)

6. Robotics and Automation (automated systems are used in doing various medical procedures)

7. Remote Patient Monitoring

8. Internet of Medical Things

9. 5G-Enabled Devices

10. Nanotechnology
 4 3 2 1
TOTAL:

0.00 1 5 24

PART 2: PREPAREDNESS LEVEL OF THE RESPONDENTS IN THE USE OF NEW

TECHNOLOGY

1. Planning (provides technology vision where healthcare facility should position itself)

2. Acquisition (incorporation of new technology to healthcare service)

3. Delivery and Incoming Inspection (ensures an incoming inspection on equipment including

verification of accessories, manuals, and electrical safety)

4. Inventory and Documentation (provides information to support medical equipment management in

different stages)
 5. Installation and Commissioning (compatibility with standard policies for medical equipment
installation)

6. User Training (ensure an appropriate skill level that is required for equipment operation)

7. Monitoring of Performance (provide a learning opportunity for the in0house technical personnel)

8. Maintenance (providing an adequate level of service and limiting downtime of medical devices)

9. Replacement or Disposal (devices reach the point of cost-benefit ratio goes to the negative due to
decreased reliability, safety issues, compromised care, and increased operating costs)

4 3 2 1
TOTAL:

11 12 4 0
 PART 3: COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED BY THE
RESPONDENTS

1. Resistance to change (hesitant to change because they are comfortable with traditional methods)

2. Technical Complexity (technologies that require a steep learning curve can be difficult for those
not familiar with the technology)

3. Cost (not enough budget to invest in new technology)

4. Lack of Standardization (technologies that use different systems and protocols, making it difficult
for professionals to do multiple procedures)

5. Interoperability (technologies that are not compatible with each other results in difficulty of sharing
data between systems)

6. Training and Support (a must for healthcare professionals to have to effectively use new
technologies, which can be costly and uses resources)

7. Data Security and Privacy (concerns about the security and privacy of the patient’s data)

8. Harder to use for people of older generations

9. Cyber-Bullying and Cyber-Skyping made possible

10. Not always reliable

11. Makes communication less personal

12. Not always sure who you are communicating with

4 3 2 1
TOTAL:

6 6 15 9
HCARE (3 RESPONDENTS)
TECHNOLOGY
4 3 2 1

III

III

III

I II

III

al procedures) III

II I

I II

III

III
SE OF NEW 4 3 2 1

sition itself) III

ce) III

ment including
I II

ent management in
I II
ical equipment
I I I

ent operation) I I I

hnical personnel) II I

medical devices) II I

he negative due to
I II
ating costs)
RED BY THE
4 3 2 1

ditional methods) I II

ifficult for those

III

II I

making it difficult
III

ifficulty of sharing
III

use new
III

nt’s data) III

III

III

III
III

III
 DAPPMC (10 RESPO
PART 1: THE EXTENT OF USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGY IN THE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

2. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)

3. Telemedicine (receive consultations, diagnoses, and treatment at home)

4. Wearable Medical Devices (smart watches and fitness trackers)

5. 3D Printing (creating customized prosthetics, implants, surgical tools, etc.)

6. Robotics and Automation (automated systems are used in doing various medical procedures)

7. Remote Patient Monitoring

8. Internet of Medical Things

9. 5G-Enabled Devices

10. Nanotechnology
 4 3 2 1
TOTAL:

16.00 49 29 6

PART 2: PREPAREDNESS LEVEL OF THE RESPONDENTS IN THE USE OF NEW

TECHNOLOGY

1. Planning (provides technology vision where healthcare facility should position itself)

2. Acquisition (incorporation of new technology to healthcare service)

3. Delivery and Incoming Inspection (ensures an incoming inspection on equipment including

verification of accessories, manuals, and electrical safety)

4. Inventory and Documentation (provides information to support medical equipment management in

different stages)
 5. Installation and Commissioning (compatibility with standard policies for medical equipment
installation)

6. User Training (ensure an appropriate skill level that is required for equipment operation)

7. Monitoring of Performance (provide a learning opportunity for the in0house technical personnel)

8. Maintenance (providing an adequate level of service and limiting downtime of medical devices)

9. Replacement or Disposal (devices reach the point of cost-benefit ratio goes to the negative due to
decreased reliability, safety issues, compromised care, and increased operating costs)

4 3 2 1
TOTAL:

27 43 19 1
 PART 3: COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED BY THE
RESPONDENTS

1. Resistance to change (hesitant to change because they are comfortable with traditional methods)

2. Technical Complexity (technologies that require a steep learning curve can be difficult for those
not familiar with the technology)

3. Cost (not enough budget to invest in new technology)

4. Lack of Standardization (technologies that use different systems and protocols, making it difficult
for professionals to do multiple procedures)

5. Interoperability (technologies that are not compatible with each other results in difficulty of sharing
data between systems)

6. Training and Support (a must for healthcare professionals to have to effectively use new
technologies, which can be costly and uses resources)

7. Data Security and Privacy (concerns about the security and privacy of the patient’s data)

8. Harder to use for people of older generations

9. Cyber-Bullying and Cyber-Skyping made possible

10. Not always reliable

11. Makes communication less personal

12. Not always sure who you are communicating with

4 3 2 1
TOTAL:

14 38 61 7
(10 RESPONDENTS)
TECHNOLOGY
4 3 2 1

I IIIIII III

I IIIII II II

II IIII IIII

I IIIIIIII I

I III IIII II

al procedures) II IIIII III

II IIIIII II

III IIIIII I

II IIII IIII

I II IIIII II
SE OF NEW 4 3 2 1

sition itself) II IIIII III

ce) III IIII II I

ment including
III IIIII II

ent management in
II IIIIII II
ical equipment
III IIII III

ent operation) III IIIIII I

hnical personnel) III IIII III

medical devices) IIII IIIII I

he negative due to
IIII IIII II
ating costs)
RED BY THE
4 3 2 1

ditional methods) III IIIII II

ifficult for those

I IIII IIII I

II III IIIII

making it difficult
I IIII IIIII

ifficulty of sharing
I IIII IIIII

use new
IIIII IIIII

nt’s data) I II IIIIII I

II III IIII I

III IIII II I

I I IIIIIIII
I II IIIIII I

I III IIIIII
 PROVINCIAL ( 3 RESP
PART 1: THE EXTENT OF USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGY IN THE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

2. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)

3. Telemedicine (receive consultations, diagnoses, and treatment at home)

4. Wearable Medical Devices (smart watches and fitness trackers)

5. 3D Printing (creating customized prosthetics, implants, surgical tools, etc.)

6. Robotics and Automation (automated systems are used in doing various medical procedures)

7. Remote Patient Monitoring

8. Internet of Medical Things

9. 5G-Enabled Devices

10. Nanotechnology
 4 3 2 1
TOTAL:

7.00 2 5 16

PART 2: PREPAREDNESS LEVEL OF THE RESPONDENTS IN THE USE OF NEW

TECHNOLOGY

1. Planning (provides technology vision where healthcare facility should position itself)

2. Acquisition (incorporation of new technology to healthcare service)

3. Delivery and Incoming Inspection (ensures an incoming inspection on equipment including

verification of accessories, manuals, and electrical safety)

4. Inventory and Documentation (provides information to support medical equipment management in

different stages)
 5. Installation and Commissioning (compatibility with standard policies for medical equipment
installation)

6. User Training (ensure an appropriate skill level that is required for equipment operation)

7. Monitoring of Performance (provide a learning opportunity for the in0house technical personnel)

8. Maintenance (providing an adequate level of service and limiting downtime of medical devices)

9. Replacement or Disposal (devices reach the point of cost-benefit ratio goes to the negative due to
decreased reliability, safety issues, compromised care, and increased operating costs)

4 3 2 1
TOTAL:

18 5 4 0
 PART 3: COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED BY THE
RESPONDENTS

1. Resistance to change (hesitant to change because they are comfortable with traditional methods)

2. Technical Complexity (technologies that require a steep learning curve can be difficult for those
not familiar with the technology)

3. Cost (not enough budget to invest in new technology)

4. Lack of Standardization (technologies that use different systems and protocols, making it difficult
for professionals to do multiple procedures)

5. Interoperability (technologies that are not compatible with each other results in difficulty of sharing
data between systems)

6. Training and Support (a must for healthcare professionals to have to effectively use new
technologies, which can be costly and uses resources)

7. Data Security and Privacy (concerns about the security and privacy of the patient’s data)

8. Harder to use for people of older generations

9. Cyber-Bullying and Cyber-Skyping made possible

10. Not always reliable

11. Makes communication less personal

12. Not always sure who you are communicating with

4 3 2 1
TOTAL:

6 12 5 1
L ( 3 RESPONDENTS)
TECHNOLOGY
4 3 2 1

I II

I II

I II

II I

I II

al procedures) I II

III

II I

II I

I II
SE OF NEW 4 3 2 1

sition itself) II I

ce) II I

ment including
II I

ent management in
II I
ical equipment
II I

ent operation) II I

hnical personnel) II I

medical devices) II I

he negative due to
II I
ating costs)
RED BY THE
4 3 2 1

ditional methods) II

ifficult for those

I I

I I

making it difficult
I I

ifficulty of sharing
II

use new
II

nt’s data) II

I I

I I

I I
I I

I I
 NDMU (4 RESPON
PART 1: THE EXTENT OF USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGY IN THE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

2. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)

3. Telemedicine (receive consultations, diagnoses, and treatment at home)

4. Wearable Medical Devices (smart watches and fitness trackers)

5. 3D Printing (creating customized prosthetics, implants, surgical tools, etc.)

6. Robotics and Automation (automated systems are used in doing various medical procedures)

7. Remote Patient Monitoring

8. Internet of Medical Things

9. 5G-Enabled Devices

10. Nanotechnology
 4 3 2 1
TOTAL:

25.00 14 4 0

PART 2: PREPAREDNESS LEVEL OF THE RESPONDENTS IN THE USE OF NEW

TECHNOLOGY

1. Planning (provides technology vision where healthcare facility should position itself)

2. Acquisition (incorporation of new technology to healthcare service)

3. Delivery and Incoming Inspection (ensures an incoming inspection on equipment including

verification of accessories, manuals, and electrical safety)

4. Inventory and Documentation (provides information to support medical equipment management in

different stages)
 5. Installation and Commissioning (compatibility with standard policies for medical equipment
installation)

6. User Training (ensure an appropriate skill level that is required for equipment operation)

7. Monitoring of Performance (provide a learning opportunity for the in0house technical personnel)

8. Maintenance (providing an adequate level of service and limiting downtime of medical devices)

9. Replacement or Disposal (devices reach the point of cost-benefit ratio goes to the negative due to
decreased reliability, safety issues, compromised care, and increased operating costs)

4 3 2 1
TOTAL:

21 15 0 0
 PART 3: COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED BY THE
RESPONDENTS

1. Resistance to change (hesitant to change because they are comfortable with traditional methods)

2. Technical Complexity (technologies that require a steep learning curve can be difficult for those
not familiar with the technology)

3. Cost (not enough budget to invest in new technology)

4. Lack of Standardization (technologies that use different systems and protocols, making it difficult
for professionals to do multiple procedures)

5. Interoperability (technologies that are not compatible with each other results in difficulty of sharing
data between systems)

6. Training and Support (a must for healthcare professionals to have to effectively use new
technologies, which can be costly and uses resources)

7. Data Security and Privacy (concerns about the security and privacy of the patient’s data)

8. Harder to use for people of older generations

9. Cyber-Bullying and Cyber-Skyping made possible

10. Not always reliable

11. Makes communication less personal

12. Not always sure who you are communicating with

4 3 2 1
TOTAL:

6 16 23 3
4 RESPONDENTS)
TECHNOLOGY
4 3 2 1

II II

II II

I III

IIII

IIII I

al procedures) I III

II II

I III

IIII I

IIII I
SE OF NEW 4 3 2 1

sition itself) II II

ce) IIII

ment including
III I

ent management in
III I
ical equipment
I III

ent operation) III I

hnical personnel) I III

medical devices) III I

he negative due to
I III
ating costs)
RED BY THE
4 3 2 1

ditional methods) III I

ifficult for those

IIII

I III

making it difficult
III I

ifficulty of sharing
III I

use new
III I

nt’s data) III I

III I

IIII

I III
III I

IIII
 NDMU (4 RESPON
PART 1: THE EXTENT OF USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGY IN THE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

2. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)

3. Telemedicine (receive consultations, diagnoses, and treatment at home)

4. Wearable Medical Devices (smart watches and fitness trackers)

5. 3D Printing (creating customized prosthetics, implants, surgical tools, etc.)

6. Robotics and Automation (automated systems are used in doing various medical procedures)

7. Remote Patient Monitoring

8. Internet of Medical Things

9. 5G-Enabled Devices

10. Nanotechnology
 PART 2: PREPAREDNESS LEVEL OF THE RESPONDENTS IN THE USE OF NEW
TECHNOLOGY

1. Planning (provides technology vision where healthcare facility should position itself)

2. Acquisition (incorporation of new technology to healthcare service)

3. Delivery and Incoming Inspection (ensures an incoming inspection on equipment including

verification of accessories, manuals, and electrical safety)

4. Inventory and Documentation (provides information to support medical equipment management in

different stages)
 5. Installation and Commissioning (compatibility with standard policies for medical equipment
installation)

6. User Training (ensure an appropriate skill level that is required for equipment operation)

7. Monitoring of Performance (provide a learning opportunity for the in0house technical personnel)

8. Maintenance (providing an adequate level of service and limiting downtime of medical devices)

9. Replacement or Disposal (devices reach the point of cost-benefit ratio goes to the negative due to
decreased reliability, safety issues, compromised care, and increased operating costs)
 PART 3: COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED BY THE
RESPONDENTS

1. Resistance to change (hesitant to change because they are comfortable with traditional methods)

2. Technical Complexity (technologies that require a steep learning curve can be difficult for those
not familiar with the technology)

3. Cost (not enough budget to invest in new technology)

4. Lack of Standardization (technologies that use different systems and protocols, making it difficult
for professionals to do multiple procedures)

5. Interoperability (technologies that are not compatible with each other results in difficulty of sharing
data between systems)

6. Training and Support (a must for healthcare professionals to have to effectively use new
technologies, which can be costly and uses resources)

7. Data Security and Privacy (concerns about the security and privacy of the patient’s data)

8. Harder to use for people of older generations

9. Cyber-Bullying and Cyber-Skyping made possible

10. Not always reliable

11. Makes communication less personal

12. Not always sure who you are communicating with

4 RESPONDENTS)
TECHNOLOGY
4 3 2 1

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medical devices) III I

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 PROVINCIAL ( 3 RESPONDE
PART 1: THE EXTENT OF USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGY IN THE MEDICAL
TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

2. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)

3. Telemedicine (receive consultations, diagnoses, and treatment at home)

4. Wearable Medical Devices (smart watches and fitness trackers)

5. 3D Printing (creating customized prosthetics, implants, surgical tools, etc.)

6. Robotics and Automation (automated systems are used in doing various

medical procedures)

7. Remote Patient Monitoring

8. Internet of Medical Things

9. 5G-Enabled Devices

10. Nanotechnology
 PART 2: PREPAREDNESS LEVEL OF THE RESPONDENTS IN THE USE
OF NEW TECHNOLOGY

1. Planning (provides technology vision where healthcare facility should position

itself)

2. Acquisition (incorporation of new technology to healthcare service)

3. Delivery and Incoming Inspection (ensures an incoming inspection on

equipment including verification of accessories, manuals, and electrical safety)

4. Inventory and Documentation (provides information to support medical

equipment management in different stages)
 5. Installation and Commissioning (compatibility with standard policies for
medical equipment installation)

6. User Training (ensure an appropriate skill level that is required for equipment
operation)

7. Monitoring of Performance (provide a learning opportunity for the in0house

technical personnel)

8. Maintenance (providing an adequate level of service and limiting downtime of

medical devices)

9. Replacement or Disposal (devices reach the point of cost-benefit ratio goes to

the negative due to decreased reliability, safety issues, compromised care, and
increased operating costs)
 PART 3: COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGES
ENCOUNTERED BY THE RESPONDENTS

1. Resistance to change (hesitant to change because they are comfortable with

traditional methods)

2. Technical Complexity (technologies that require a steep learning curve can be

difficult for those not familiar with the technology)

3. Cost (not enough budget to invest in new technology)

4. Lack of Standardization (technologies that use different systems and

protocols, making it difficult for professionals to do multiple procedures)

5. Interoperability (technologies that are not compatible with each other results in
difficulty of sharing data between systems)

6. Training and Support (a must for healthcare professionals to have to

effectively use new technologies, which can be costly and uses resources)

7. Data Security and Privacy (concerns about the security and privacy of the
patient’s data)

8. Harder to use for people of older generations

9. Cyber-Bullying and Cyber-Skyping made possible

10. Not always reliable

11. Makes communication less personal

12. Not always sure who you are communicating with

RESPONDENTS) DAPPMC (1
N THE MEDICAL PART 1: THE EXTENT OF USE OF NEW T
4 3 2 1 MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY DEP

I II 1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learnin

I II 2. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (A

ent at home) I II 3. Telemedicine (receive consultations, diagnose

ers) II I 4. Wearable Medical Devices (smart watches an

5. 3D Printing (creating customized prosthetics, i

cal tools, etc.) I II
etc.)

oing various 6. Robotics and Automation (automated systems

I II
medical procedures)

III 7. Remote Patient Monitoring

II I 8. Internet of Medical Things

II I 9. 5G-Enabled Devices

I II 10. Nanotechnology
 TS IN THE USE 4 3 2 1 PART 2: PREPAREDNESS LEVEL OF THE R
USE OF NEW TECHNOL

ity should position 1. Planning (provides technology vision where

II I
position itself)

care service) II I 2. Acquisition (incorporation of new technolog

3. Delivery and Incoming Inspection (ensures a

g inspection on
II I equipment including verification of accessories
d electrical safety)
safety)

upport medical 4. Inventory and Documentation (provides infor

II I
equipment management in differ
ard policies for 5. Installation and Commissioning (compatibility
II I
medical equipment installa

red for equipment 6. User Training (ensure an appropriate skill

II I
equipment operation)

for the in0house 7. Monitoring of Performance (provide a lear

II I
in0house technical person

miting downtime of 8. Maintenance (providing an adequate leve

II I
downtime of medical devi

enefit ratio goes to 9. Replacement or Disposal (devices reach the

romised care, and II I goes to the negative due to decreased reli
compromised care, and increased o
LLENGES PART 3: COMMUNICATION TECHNOL
S 4 3 2 1 ENCOUNTERED BY THE RESP

comfortable with 1. Resistance to change (hesitant to change bec

II I
with traditional methods)

ning curve can be 2. Technical Complexity (technologies that requir

I I I
can be difficult for those not familiar with the tech

I II 3. Cost (not enough budget to invest in new tech

ems and 4. Lack of Standardization (technologies that use

I II
cedures) protocols, making it difficult for professionals to d

ach other results in 5. Interoperability (technologies that are not com

III
results in difficulty of sharing data between syste

o have to 6. Training and Support (a must for healthcare pr

III
s resources) effectively use new technologies, which can be c

privacy of the 7. Data Security and Privacy (concerns about the

III
patient’s data)

II I 8. Harder to use for people of older generations

II I 9. Cyber-Bullying and Cyber-Skyping made poss

II I 10. Not always reliable

II I 11. Makes communication less personal

II I 12. Not always sure who you are communicating

PPMC (10 RESPONDENTS)
OF USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGY IN THE
TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT 4 3 2 1

and Machine Learning (ML) I IIIIII III

ugmented Reality (AR) I IIIII II II

nsultations, diagnoses, and treatment at home) II IIII IIII

s (smart watches and fitness trackers) I IIIIIIII I

omized prosthetics, implants, surgical tools,

I III IIII II

(automated systems are used in doing various

II IIIII III

g II IIIIII II

III IIIIII I

II IIII IIII

I II IIIII II
SS LEVEL OF THE RESPONDENTS IN THE 4 3 2 1
OF NEW TECHNOLOGY

nology vision where healthcare facility should

II IIIII III
position itself)

ion of new technology to healthcare service) III IIII II I

nspection (ensures an incoming inspection on

cation of accessories, manuals, and electrical III IIIII II
safety)

tation (provides information to support medical

II IIIIII II
management in different stages)
sioning (compatibility with standard policies for
III IIII III
al equipment installation)

an appropriate skill level that is required for

III IIIIII I
equipment operation)

ance (provide a learning opportunity for the

III IIII III
use technical personnel)

ng an adequate level of service and limiting

IIII IIIII I
ntime of medical devices)

al (devices reach the point of cost-benefit ratio

due to decreased reliability, safety issues, IIII IIII II
are, and increased operating costs)
CATION TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGES
RED BY THE RESPONDENTS 4 3 2 1

sitant to change because they are comfortable

III IIIII II

hnologies that require a steep learning curve

I IIII IIII I
familiar with the technology)

to invest in new technology) II III IIIII

echnologies that use different systems and

I IIII IIIII
or professionals to do multiple procedures)

ies that are not compatible with each other

I IIII IIIII
data between systems)

must for healthcare professionals to have to

IIIII IIIII
gies, which can be costly and uses resources)

(concerns about the security and privacy of the

I II IIIIII I

of older generations II III IIII I

-Skyping made possible III IIII II I

I I IIIIIIII
ess personal I II IIIIII I

u are communicating with I III IIIIII

 QUALITY HEALTHCARE (3 RESPONDENTS
PART 1: THE EXTENT OF USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGY IN THE
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT 4 3

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

2. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)

3. Telemedicine (receive consultations, diagnoses, and treatment at home)

4. Wearable Medical Devices (smart watches and fitness trackers)

5. 3D Printing (creating customized prosthetics, implants, surgical tools,

etc.)

6. Robotics and Automation (automated systems are used in doing various

medical procedures)

7. Remote Patient Monitoring

8. Internet of Medical Things I

9. 5G-Enabled Devices

10. Nanotechnology
PART 2: PREPAREDNESS LEVEL OF THE RESPONDENTS IN THE 4 3
USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGY

1. Planning (provides technology vision where healthcare facility should

III
position itself)

2. Acquisition (incorporation of new technology to healthcare service) III

3. Delivery and Incoming Inspection (ensures an incoming inspection on

equipment including verification of accessories, manuals, and electrical I II
safety)

4. Inventory and Documentation (provides information to support medical

I II
equipment management in different stages)
5. Installation and Commissioning (compatibility with standard policies for
I I
medical equipment installation)

6. User Training (ensure an appropriate skill level that is required for

I I
equipment operation)

7. Monitoring of Performance (provide a learning opportunity for the

II
in0house technical personnel)

8. Maintenance (providing an adequate level of service and limiting

II
downtime of medical devices)

9. Replacement or Disposal (devices reach the point of cost-benefit ratio

goes to the negative due to decreased reliability, safety issues, I II
compromised care, and increased operating costs)
 PART 3: COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGES
ENCOUNTERED BY THE RESPONDENTS 4 3

1. Resistance to change (hesitant to change because they are comfortable

I
with traditional methods)

2. Technical Complexity (technologies that require a steep learning curve

can be difficult for those not familiar with the technology)

3. Cost (not enough budget to invest in new technology) II

4. Lack of Standardization (technologies that use different systems and

protocols, making it difficult for professionals to do multiple procedures)

5. Interoperability (technologies that are not compatible with each other

results in difficulty of sharing data between systems)

6. Training and Support (a must for healthcare professionals to have to

III
effectively use new technologies, which can be costly and uses resources)

7. Data Security and Privacy (concerns about the security and privacy of the
III
patient’s data)

8. Harder to use for people of older generations

9. Cyber-Bullying and Cyber-Skyping made possible

10. Not always reliable

11. Makes communication less personal III

12. Not always sure who you are communicating with

ONDENTS) SOCOMEDICS (5 RESPON
PART 1: THE EXTENT OF USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGY IN THE
2 1 MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

III 1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

III 2. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)

III 3. Telemedicine (receive consultations, diagnoses, and treatment at home)

I II 4. Wearable Medical Devices (smart watches and fitness trackers)

5. 3D Printing (creating customized prosthetics, implants, surgical tools,

III
etc.)

6. Robotics and Automation (automated systems are used in doing various

III
medical procedures)

II I 7. Remote Patient Monitoring

II 8. Internet of Medical Things

III 9. 5G-Enabled Devices

III 10. Nanotechnology

2 1 PART 2: PREPAREDNESS LEVEL OF THE RESPONDENTS IN THE
USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGY

1. Planning (provides technology vision where healthcare facility should

position itself)

2. Acquisition (incorporation of new technology to healthcare service)

3. Delivery and Incoming Inspection (ensures an incoming inspection on

equipment including verification of accessories, manuals, and electrical
safety)

4. Inventory and Documentation (provides information to support medical

equipment management in different stages)
 5. Installation and Commissioning (compatibility with standard policies for
I
medical equipment installation)

6. User Training (ensure an appropriate skill level that is required for

I
equipment operation)

7. Monitoring of Performance (provide a learning opportunity for the

I
in0house technical personnel)

8. Maintenance (providing an adequate level of service and limiting

I
downtime of medical devices)

9. Replacement or Disposal (devices reach the point of cost-benefit ratio

goes to the negative due to decreased reliability, safety issues,
compromised care, and increased operating costs)
 PART 3: COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGES
2 1 ENCOUNTERED BY THE RESPONDENTS

1. Resistance to change (hesitant to change because they are comfortable

II
with traditional methods)

2. Technical Complexity (technologies that require a steep learning curve

III
can be difficult for those not familiar with the technology)

I 3. Cost (not enough budget to invest in new technology)

4. Lack of Standardization (technologies that use different systems and

III
protocols, making it difficult for professionals to do multiple procedures)

5. Interoperability (technologies that are not compatible with each other

III
results in difficulty of sharing data between systems)

6. Training and Support (a must for healthcare professionals to have to

effectively use new technologies, which can be costly and uses resources)

7. Data Security and Privacy (concerns about the security and privacy of the
patient’s data)

III 8. Harder to use for people of older generations

III 9. Cyber-Bullying and Cyber-Skyping made possible

III 10. Not always reliable

 11. Makes communication less personal

III 12. Not always sure who you are communicating with
 RESPONDENTS) ALLAH VALLEY HOS
OLOGY IN THE PART 1: THE EXTENT OF USE OF NEW T
NT 4 3 2 1 MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY DEP

I II II 1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learnin

IIII I 2. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (A

eatment at home) I II I I 3. Telemedicine (receive consultations, diagnose

trackers) III I I 4. Wearable Medical Devices (smart watches an

surgical tools, 5. 3D Printing (creating customized prosthetics, i

I III I
etc.)

d in doing various 6. Robotics and Automation (automated systems

I II II
medical procedures)

III II 7. Remote Patient Monitoring

II III 8. Internet of Medical Things

II I II 9. 5G-Enabled Devices

I I III 10. Nanotechnology

NDENTS IN THE 4 3 2 1 PART 2: PREPAREDNESS LEVEL OF THE R
USE OF NEW TECHNOL

are facility should 1. Planning (provides technology vision where

I III I
position itself)

lthcare service) I III I 2. Acquisition (incorporation of new technolog

ing inspection on 3. Delivery and Incoming Inspection (ensures a

ls, and electrical II II I equipment including verification of accessories
safety)

o support medical 4. Inventory and Documentation (provides infor

III I I
es) equipment management in differ
andard policies for 5. Installation and Commissioning (compatibility
I III I
medical equipment installa

t is required for 6. User Training (ensure an appropriate skill

III I I
equipment operation)

ortunity for the 7. Monitoring of Performance (provide a lear

III I I
in0house technical person

ce and limiting 8. Maintenance (providing an adequate leve

II II I
downtime of medical devi

cost-benefit ratio 9. Replacement or Disposal (devices reach the

afety issues, I III I goes to the negative due to decreased reli
costs) compromised care, and increased o
HALLENGES PART 3: COMMUNICATION TECHNOL
NTS 4 3 2 1 ENCOUNTERED BY THE RESP

y are comfortable 1. Resistance to change (hesitant to change bec

I I I II
with traditional methods)

p learning curve 2. Technical Complexity (technologies that requir

I IIII
can be difficult for those not familiar with the tech

I III I 3. Cost (not enough budget to invest in new tech

t systems and 4. Lack of Standardization (technologies that use

III II
e procedures) protocols, making it difficult for professionals to d

ith each other 5. Interoperability (technologies that are not com

I II I I
results in difficulty of sharing data between syste

als to have to 6. Training and Support (a must for healthcare pr

I III I
d uses resources) effectively use new technologies, which can be c

y and privacy of the 7. Data Security and Privacy (concerns about the
I I II I
patient’s data)

I I I II 8. Harder to use for people of older generations

I II II 9. Cyber-Bullying and Cyber-Skyping made poss

I III I 10. Not always reliable

I I III 11. Makes communication less personal

II II I 12. Not always sure who you are communicating

LLEY HOSPITAL (5 RESPONDENTS)
OF USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGY IN THE
TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT 4 3 2 1

and Machine Learning (ML) I III I

ugmented Reality (AR) I III I

nsultations, diagnoses, and treatment at home) I I III

s (smart watches and fitness trackers) I I III

omized prosthetics, implants, surgical tools,

I III I

(automated systems are used in doing various

III II

g I IIII

I II II

I II II

II III
SS LEVEL OF THE RESPONDENTS IN THE 4 3 2 1
OF NEW TECHNOLOGY

nology vision where healthcare facility should

I IIII
position itself)

ion of new technology to healthcare service) IIII I

nspection (ensures an incoming inspection on

cation of accessories, manuals, and electrical IIIII
safety)

tation (provides information to support medical

I IIII
management in different stages)
sioning (compatibility with standard policies for
IIII I
al equipment installation)

an appropriate skill level that is required for

I IIII
equipment operation)

ance (provide a learning opportunity for the

I IIII
use technical personnel)

ng an adequate level of service and limiting

IIIII
ntime of medical devices)

al (devices reach the point of cost-benefit ratio

due to decreased reliability, safety issues, IIIII
are, and increased operating costs)
CATION TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGES
RED BY THE RESPONDENTS 4 3 2 1

sitant to change because they are comfortable

II III

hnologies that require a steep learning curve

I IIII
familiar with the technology)

to invest in new technology) I III I

echnologies that use different systems and

IIII I
or professionals to do multiple procedures)

ies that are not compatible with each other

IIII I
data between systems)

must for healthcare professionals to have to

I IIII
gies, which can be costly and uses resources)

(concerns about the security and privacy of the

I IIII

of older generations I III I

-Skyping made possible II II I

III I I
ess personal III II

u are communicating with II II I

KORONADAL DIAGNOSTIC (5 RESPONDENT
PART 1: THE EXTENT OF USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGY IN THE
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT 4 3

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) IIII I

2. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) IIII I

3. Telemedicine (receive consultations, diagnoses, and treatment at home) IIIII

4. Wearable Medical Devices (smart watches and fitness trackers) IIIII

5. 3D Printing (creating customized prosthetics, implants, surgical tools,

IIII I
etc.)

6. Robotics and Automation (automated systems are used in doing various

II II
medical procedures)

7. Remote Patient Monitoring IIIII

8. Internet of Medical Things IIII

9. 5G-Enabled Devices IIII

10. Nanotechnology IIII I

PART 2: PREPAREDNESS LEVEL OF THE RESPONDENTS IN THE 4 3
USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGY

1. Planning (provides technology vision where healthcare facility should

IIII I
position itself)

2. Acquisition (incorporation of new technology to healthcare service) IIIII

3. Delivery and Incoming Inspection (ensures an incoming inspection on

equipment including verification of accessories, manuals, and electrical IIIII
safety)

4. Inventory and Documentation (provides information to support medical

IIII I
equipment management in different stages)
5. Installation and Commissioning (compatibility with standard policies for
III II
medical equipment installation)

6. User Training (ensure an appropriate skill level that is required for

II III
equipment operation)

7. Monitoring of Performance (provide a learning opportunity for the

III II
in0house technical personnel)

8. Maintenance (providing an adequate level of service and limiting

IIIII
downtime of medical devices)

9. Replacement or Disposal (devices reach the point of cost-benefit ratio

goes to the negative due to decreased reliability, safety issues, II III
compromised care, and increased operating costs)
 PART 3: COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGES
ENCOUNTERED BY THE RESPONDENTS 4 3

1. Resistance to change (hesitant to change because they are comfortable

I I
with traditional methods)

2. Technical Complexity (technologies that require a steep learning curve

I III
can be difficult for those not familiar with the technology)

3. Cost (not enough budget to invest in new technology) IIII

4. Lack of Standardization (technologies that use different systems and

IIII
protocols, making it difficult for professionals to do multiple procedures)

5. Interoperability (technologies that are not compatible with each other

IIII
results in difficulty of sharing data between systems)

6. Training and Support (a must for healthcare professionals to have to

III II
effectively use new technologies, which can be costly and uses resources)

7. Data Security and Privacy (concerns about the security and privacy of the
patient’s data)

8. Harder to use for people of older generations I III

9. Cyber-Bullying and Cyber-Skyping made possible

10. Not always reliable IIIII

11. Makes communication less personal

12. Not always sure who you are communicating with

 Life Care Diagnostic Labo
PONDENTS)
RESPONDENTS)
PART 1: THE EXTENT OF USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGY IN THE
2 1 MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

2. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)

3. Telemedicine (receive consultations, diagnoses, and treatment at home)

4. Wearable Medical Devices (smart watches and fitness trackers)

5. 3D Printing (creating customized prosthetics, implants, surgical tools,

etc.)

6. Robotics and Automation (automated systems are used in doing various

I
medical procedures)

7. Remote Patient Monitoring

I 8. Internet of Medical Things

I 9. 5G-Enabled Devices

10. Nanotechnology
2 1 PART 2: PREPAREDNESS LEVEL OF THE RESPONDENTS IN THE
USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGY

1. Planning (provides technology vision where healthcare facility should

position itself)

2. Acquisition (incorporation of new technology to healthcare service)

3. Delivery and Incoming Inspection (ensures an incoming inspection on

equipment including verification of accessories, manuals, and electrical
safety)

4. Inventory and Documentation (provides information to support medical

equipment management in different stages)
5. Installation and Commissioning (compatibility with standard policies for
medical equipment installation)

6. User Training (ensure an appropriate skill level that is required for

equipment operation)

7. Monitoring of Performance (provide a learning opportunity for the

in0house technical personnel)

8. Maintenance (providing an adequate level of service and limiting

downtime of medical devices)

9. Replacement or Disposal (devices reach the point of cost-benefit ratio

goes to the negative due to decreased reliability, safety issues,
compromised care, and increased operating costs)
 PART 3: COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGES
2 1 ENCOUNTERED BY THE RESPONDENTS

1. Resistance to change (hesitant to change because they are comfortable

II I
with traditional methods)

2. Technical Complexity (technologies that require a steep learning curve

I
can be difficult for those not familiar with the technology)

I 3. Cost (not enough budget to invest in new technology)

4. Lack of Standardization (technologies that use different systems and

I
protocols, making it difficult for professionals to do multiple procedures)

5. Interoperability (technologies that are not compatible with each other

I
results in difficulty of sharing data between systems)

6. Training and Support (a must for healthcare professionals to have to

effectively use new technologies, which can be costly and uses resources)

7. Data Security and Privacy (concerns about the security and privacy of the
IIIII
patient’s data)

I 8. Harder to use for people of older generations

I IIII 9. Cyber-Bullying and Cyber-Skyping made possible

10. Not always reliable

 IIIII 11. Makes communication less personal

IIIII 12. Not always sure who you are communicating with
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3 0

3 0
6 1

5 0

6 0

2 1

3 1
Somewhat Challenged Not Challenged

14 6

10 1

13 0

14 0

12 1

6 0

9 7

11 4

12 13

19 5
16 9

23 5
TOTAL RESPONDENTS

38

38

38

38

38

38

38

38

38

38
TOTAL RESPONDENTS

38

38

38

38
38

38

38

38

38
TOTAL RESPONDENTS

38

38

38

38

38

38

38

38

38

38
38

38